Focal Press Book: Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound, 4th Edition

Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound provides a comprehensive explanation of film sound including mixing, dubbing, workflow, budgeting, and digital audio techniques. Practically grounded with real-world stories from the trenches throughout, the book also provides relevant technical data, as well as an appreciation of all the processes involved in creating optimal motion picture sound. The author provides a complete overview of creating effective sound for film, including motion picture protocol, budgeting info, dealing with onset politics, and technical information about recording.

New to this edition, are exclusive sound artist lessons from the field, including insight from craftspeople who have worked on the latest Harry Potter and Batman films. All technological changes have been updated to reflect the most current systems.